Norwegian climber Leo Bøe has made the second ascent of Reisen til Ixtlan (5.14d/9a) in Oslo, completing the climb in four days. Established by Stian Christopherson in 2021, the route combines two powerful boulder problems with an endurance finish. Bøe called it a solid climb for the grade, noting that he used a left knee pad while Christopherson climbed it without one.

By the Numbers
  • Grade: 5.14d (9a)
  • Ascent: Second; the route was established in 2021.
  • Time to send: 4 days.
  • Bøe’s third climb of 2026 graded 5.14d or harder.
Yes, But

The route’s seepage and early sun made conditions difficult, requiring 6 a.m. starts. Bøe also said his knee pad made the climb easier than Christopherson’s no-pad ascent.

Bottom Line

Bøe adds another difficult Norwegian climb to his record, while Reisen til Ixtlan’s first repeat confirms its place as a demanding test at 5.14d.